Movies like THE BRANDOS (2026)
The best movies like THE BRANDOS (2026) are The Locksmith (2023), The Initiated (2023) and Run (1991). If THE BRANDOS hooked you with its drama and thriller, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedMaharaja (2024)7.7/10 from 284 votes
- NewestPallavi (2026)Released 2026
- In TamilRaayan (2024)Also in Tamil
The Locksmith (2023)
A thief fresh out of prison, tries to work his way back into the life of his daughter and ex-fiancé. Determined, he is forced to use the skills he has as a gifted locksmith. Things take a tumultuous turn after an unexpected disappearance.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & mystery
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Initiated (2023)
Based on the novels by Colombian writer Mario Mendoza and on the character of detective Frank Molina, the filming of Los Initiados took place in Bogotá. In the saga of Frank Molina, which uses the books Lady Massacre, La melancolia de los feos, El diario del fin del mundo and Akelarre, the story of an alcoholic private investigator who unmasks sinister plots within the underworld of Bogotá is told.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisRun (1991)
When a law student accidentally kills the son of a mob boss in a fight, he finds himself relentlessly pursued by the mob and the police.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like this180 (2026)
When an unexpected road rage incident puts his son in critical condition, an enraged father spirals down a dark path of emotional turmoil and vengeance.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & crime
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Devil You Know (2022)
Once-incarcerated Marcus Cowans is trying to turn over a new leaf with the support of his loving family. Upon discovering that one of his brothers may have been involved in a horrific crime, Marcus grapples with the limits of brotherhood and loyalty. He and his family, increasingly weary of the justice system’s failings, end up in the crosshairs of a seasoned but jaded detective.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe International (2009)
An interpol agent and an attorney are determined to bring one of the world's most powerful banks to justice. Uncovering money laundering, arms trading, and conspiracy to destabilize world governments, their investigation takes them from Berlin, Milan, New York and Istanbul. Finding themselves in a chase across the globe, their relentless tenacity puts their own lives at risk.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & crime
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBarron's Cove (2025)
When his young son is viciously murdered by a classmate, a grieving father with a history of violence kidnaps the child responsible, igniting a frenzied manhunt fueled by a powerful politician -- the father of the kidnapped boy.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both crime & thriller
Worth the HypeMovies like thisOut of Exile (2023)
Recently paroled thief Gabriel Russell tries to balance his life and mend a troubled family as an FBI agent hunts him down, along with his crew after a botched armored car robbery.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBlood Ties (2013)
Two brothers, on either side of the law, face off over organized crime in Brooklyn during the 1970s.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & crime
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFinestkind (2023)
Two brothers from opposite sides of the tracks are reunited as adults. Desperate circumstances force them into a deal with an organized crime syndicate in Boston, and a young woman gets caught in the middle.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both crime & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Black Book (2023)
After his son is wrongly accused of kidnapping, a deacon who has just lost his wife takes matters into his own hands and fights a crooked police gang to clear him.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both mystery & thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA Dry White Season (1989)
During the 1976 Soweto uprising, a white school teacher's life and values are threatened when he asks questions about the death of a young black boy who died in police custody.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Commuter (2018)
A businessman, on his daily commute home, gets unwittingly caught up in a criminal conspiracy that threatens not only his life but the lives of those around him.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & mystery
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRaayan (2024)
Raayan, a simpleton patriarch has to protect his family when they inadvertently get muddled in a violent world with whirlpool of murder, debauchery, feud, politics and power, a quagmire that he has repeatedly warned them not to get pulled into.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMaharaja (2024)
A barber seeks vengeance after his home is burglarized, cryptically telling police his "Lakshmi" has been taken, leaving them uncertain if it's a person or object, jeer at his request until they learn what they're really looking for.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & mystery
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLeo (2023)
Parthiban, a cafe owner, lives with his family in Himachal Pradesh. Things take an absurd turn for him when he gets in the way of a drug cartel.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both crime & thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisIn Cold Blood (1967)
After a botched robbery results in the brutal murder of a rural family, two drifters elude police, in the end coming to terms with their own mortality and the repercussions of their vile atrocity.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both crime & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisTrigger Point (2021)
Nicolas Shaw is a retired U.S. special operative who becomes part of an elite 'invisible' team that quietly takes out the worst villains around the world.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & mystery
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Engineer (2023)
As Israel is rocked by a series of terrorist bombings, a US senator's daughter is killed in one bloody explosion. Now, ex-Mossad agent Etan must lead an elite, covert team of agents and mercenaries to find the man responsible—the elusive “Engineer.” Can they find and destroy the madman before more innocent lives are lost?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & mystery
SnoozefestMovies like thisJolt (2021)
A bouncer with an anger management problem goes on a furious and resentful rampage after the murder of a friend.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & crime
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPallavi (2026)
A troubled writer finds himself drawn into an intense confrontation with Pallavi, who demands answers about a tragic incident and the justice she has been denied. As their conversation unfolds, an unexpected phone call and a series of unsettling events blur the boundaries between reality and illusion. Haunted by guilt and helplessness, the writer faces a heartbreaking truth that reveals the devastating consequences of delayed justice.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both thriller & mystery
Kapının Ardında Short Film (2026)
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both thriller & drama
Vilimbil Vizhithaen (2024)
A routine food delivery turns into a chilling encounter when a delivery guy finds himself trapped between a haunting nightmare and an unsettling reality. As fear and mystery intertwine, the line between dreams and reality begins to blur.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both thriller
Kamille (2023)
After the death of her wife, the 73-year-old former queer activist Wanda struggles with grief and depression until one day an argument breaks out that allows her to participate in life again.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama
IRUL (2026)
A boy receives mysterious calls and warnings from unknown number, only to discover that something has entered his locked room—and he is already gone.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both thriller
The glimmer of tears (2026)
Seven-year-old Abril is taken from his mother and placed in foster care in the hope of giving them both a better chance. There, he finds an unexpected companion in Luna, who helps him navigate the loneliness and heartache of their separation. But when he is finally reunited with his mother, happiness proves fleeting, and another loss awaits. Forced to confront separation once more, Abril embarks on a tender, heartbreaking journey that will shape his understanding of love, longing, and the things we carry long after someone is gone.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama
stone (2026)
The stone represents stagnation within the creative realm—a reflection of the vast, stagnant body of water in which today’s young creators find themselves. In the modern world, young adulthood can be a painful journey; the uncertainty of how to navigate it, or where it might lead, is an intrinsic part of the experience. As the stone attempts to cross the threshold, it mirrors our own struggle: the ongoing process of learning where, exactly, we ought to cast ourselves.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama
SYNDICATE (2026)
Two college friends, Alex and Rahul, come up with an unconventional business idea when they recruit a quiet coding prodigy, Subbu, to complete projects and assignments for fellow students. What begins as a small side hustle soon turns into a thriving campus venture, complete with samosas, questionable business deals, and unexpected competition. But when Subbu decides to launch his own startup with a new partner, the duo are left stunned. A light-hearted campus comedy about friendship, ambition, and the business of getting things done.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like THE BRANDOS?
The closest matches to THE BRANDOS are The Locksmith (2023), The Initiated (2023) and Run (1991). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after THE BRANDOS?
Start with The Locksmith (2023), the closest match to THE BRANDOS.
What is the highest-rated movie like THE BRANDOS?
Maharaja (2024), rated 7.7/10 by 284 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like THE BRANDOS?
Pallavi (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Tamil movies like THE BRANDOS?
Yes: Raayan (2024), Maharaja (2024) and Leo (2023).
How are movies similar to THE BRANDOS chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside THE BRANDOS, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.